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Matt Zalaznick

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Matt Zalaznick is the managing editor of University Business, covering higher education leadership, teaching and learning, student achievement, education technology, and federal education policy. A journalist since 1996, Zalaznick has reported on politics, law enforcement, and breaking news for newspapers and websites across the U.S. Virgin Islands, the San Francisco Bay Area, Colorado, and the New York City suburbs. He holds a B.A. in English from Tufts University.
Policy and Legal Affairs

‘Unreasonable’ DEI letter must be rescinded, higher ed coalition urges

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The Dear Colleague Letter's deadline has left higher ed leaders scrambling to determine whether their programs comply with unclear new rules, according to a letter from the American Council on Education and more than 60 other organizations.
Athletics/Recreation

Transgender athletes now banned from NCAA women’s sports—but not practice

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The NCAA has formally barred transgender athletes from competing in women's sports but will allow them to practice with women's teams.
Briefings

Lawsuit warns that Trump DEI orders will stifle academic inquiry

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President's actions against diversity, equity and inclusions programs are an "unconstitutional" threat to academic freedom and accessibility, a new lawsuit contends.  
Briefings

Trump targets campus anti-Semitism in flurry of education moves

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President Donald Trump moved this week to hold colleges and universities accountable for anti-Semitism in the wake of protests against Israel's actions in the...
Briefings

Office of Civil Rights was very busy under Biden

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The Department of Education received a record number of civil rights complaints three years in a row under former president Joe Biden's administration.
Academic Affairs

Choosing a college: 10 most important reasons for students

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Perhaps this won't come as a surprise to some higher ed leaders: Affordability is not quite as important as weather for students in applying to or choosing a college. 
Briefings

Undocumented students: 10 ways to keep their data safe

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The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration shared a webinar on how colleges can support undocumented students, with particular focus on protecting sensitive information.
Access and Enrollment

Common App: Usage setting records among several student groups

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First-generation, Black, Latinx applicants, as well as students from low-income zip codes, submitted more applications with the Common App.
Briefings

Financial stability: How colleges are trying to assure survival

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The University of New Orleans, a public institution, announced last week it will furlough full-time employees and may also layoff some positions to close its "significant structural budget deficit."
Briefings

How will Trump impact higher ed? Report urges focus on civic engagement

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With Donald Trump returning to the White House, higher ed leaders are being encouraged to re-energize programs aimed at keeping students engaged in the Democratic process and civic affairs. 
Briefings

Campus sustainability: Where the U.S. lands in the world rankings

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Each school was graded on attention to climate change, clean energy, water conservation, waste recycling, green transportation and sustainability education and research.
Academic Affairs

Shorter academic terms: Here is guidance for better outcomes

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Shortened academic terms—such as eight-week courses and winter break sessions—show varying rates of success at a group of colleges and universities examined in a new analysis. 
Briefings

Higher ed market: Is it too hard to open a new college?

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Despite recent fluctuations, the number of college students has grown over the last 30 years. The number of colleges, on the other hand, has not.
Academic Affairs

Higher ed research and development spending is surging

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Growth in research and development spending hit a 20-year high in higher ed, according to the latest data. Here the top 10 R&D spenders.
Briefings

Best colleges for future leaders remains an exclusive club

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Unlike some other lists, the best colleges and universities for future leaders rankings is still dominated by the elites.
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